I welcome Councillor Gail Dunne from Wicklow to the House. He is the current president of the Association of Irish Local Government, AILG, and he serves on the Bravery Award Council. I welcome him to Leinster House. I also welcome Jordan Lewis from Roscrea, County Tipperary, who is a guest of our colleague and friend, Deputy Alan Kelly. Does Senator Casey wish to come in? No.

I should have welcomed people from the Irish League of Credit Unions, ILCU, at the beginning but I did not get to. I welcome David Malone, the CEO, and Margaret Heffernan, the vice president. I welcome Kevin Johnson, who is the CEO of the Credit Union Development Association, CUDA. I welcome Colm Lawless, who is no stranger to many of us in Leinster House. He is the director of the ILCU and the chair of Heritage Credit Union. As a former member of the credit union supervisory board, I think we are all part of the c…

When is it proposed to take next Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Recommendations Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as a potential charge on the Revenue.

Recommendations Nos. 6 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - the need for the Minister for Transport to provide additional funding to progress the design and upgrade of the existing N2. Senator Marie Sherlock - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the establishment of the assessment of needs hub in community healthcare organisation, CH0, 9, including the staffing complement and th…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, to the House. It is great to have the line Minister in the Chamber for Commencement matters. I thank him for being here.

Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it is my great pleasure and privilege, on my own behalf and all of our behalf, to welcome Mary Murray to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. For more than 19 years she has been taking care of all of us here in Leinster House. As you all know, she is a wonderful supporter of sport and, in particular, the red and green of Mayo, the green and white of Celtic and other teams. For 19 years, Mary has been a regular part of the Oireachtas, in the coffee dock, the …

He has been exemplary. I liked his final comment last night that he had the time of his life. That sums up a wonderful career.

I am sorry, but Senator Murphy had his opportunity. I advise Senator Lombard and all the Members of the House that the Seanad Public Consultation Committee formally and publicly commenced its work last Thursday-----

-----and I encourage all Members to not just leave its work to the members of the committee but to participate themselves and raise the very valid concerns they have referred to this morning. Anois, I call Senator Boylan.

Before I ask the Leader to propose a sos, I welcome the Suir active retirement group from County Waterford who are here as guests of Senator Cummins. They are all very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. I welcome to the Gallery the group from GTI in Galway, who are guests of Deputy Grealish. They are very welcome to Leinster House. Earlier I missed the two young women who are working with Senator Seery Kearney as part of their work experience programme, Lucy Reeves and Elle Lenno…

Dáil Éireann has passed the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

The students of Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, County Mayo, are welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a pleasant visit, enjoy their trip, learn and that we can learn from them too. I also welcome their teachers - the principal, Dr. Moran, and Miss Rice. As a former teacher, I thank the students' teachers and commend them on the work they are doing and the interest they are showing. I hope the students show their appreciation for their work and commitment. I also welcome Senator Keogan back to the House. I …

As the independent Chair but as a member of the joint policing committee in Cork, I endorse what Senator Boyhan and the Minister said about the importance of local government members and the importance of that dynamic continuing. I am delighted the Minister gave those comments. It is refreshing. The local councillor element at the joint policing committee, as we all know, is critical to success.

I am glad Senator Keogan is here. It is good to see her. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House.

Before she leaves, I welcome Leslie Hamilton to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back and thank her for being here. We miss her in Leinster House. Apologies to Senator Doherty.